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Brand names: Crestor
Competitively inhibits HMG-CoA reductase with high affinity. More hydrophilic than atorvastatin, with greater LDL-C lowering potency on a milligram basis.
Contraindications
2 documented side effects by frequency
Avg: 10.0 efficacy · 8.0 tolerability · 9.0 overall
Pros: Incredible LDL reduction — went from 210 to 78. Best statin I've been on. Also improved my HDL slightly.
Cons: Minor headaches the first month. More expensive than atorvastatin but worth it for the potency.
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Dosage Forms
Tablet
Route
Oral